General Upendra Dwivedi

May 30, 2026 11:58 AM

PM Modi’s JAI mantra guiding Armed Forces: Gen Dwivedi highlights key pillars of Army’s preparedness

Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday said that self-reliance and innovation have become key pillars of India’s military preparedness, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra of JAI -- Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation -- will continue to shape the future direction of the Indian Armed Forces. Addressing a press conference after reviewing the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, General Dwivedi ...

January 6, 2026 9:45 AM

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi strengthens defence ties with UAE during visit

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, commander of the UAE land forces, as part of his ongoing visit to the UAE, with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. Officials said the talks covered measures to enhance military engagement, improve convergence in training and expand bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. During the visit, General Dwivedi also toured the UAE land forces ...

January 4, 2026 4:02 PM

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to Visit UAE to Bolster Defence Partnership

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, has departed for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 5, 2026, as part of India's ongoing efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military relations with friendly nations. The two-day visit to the UAE, scheduled from January 5 to 6, will commence with General Dwivedi receiving a Guard of Honour from the UAE Land Forces upon his arrival. During his stay, the Army Chief will meet with senior leadership of the ...

August 4, 2025 10:29 PM

Army chief inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ research cell at IIT-Madras to boost defence self-reliance

In a step towards strengthening self-reliance in defence technology, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday inaugurated ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The facility aims to integrate academic research with real-time operational applications, reinforcing the Army’s modernization and technology infusion goals under the Five Pillars of Transformation framework. Speaking on the occasion, General Dwivedi high...

March 28, 2025 1:35 PM

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi stresses Jointness and Integration in Armed Forces amid evolving warfare

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the critical need for jointness and integration among India's Armed Forces in response to the evolving nature of warfare. Addressing officers undergoing the 80th Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington on Wednesday, Gen Dwivedi outlined the strategic challenges facing India and the necessity for synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force to tackle future security threats. According to the Ministry of De...

January 13, 2025 7:36 PM

Situation at LAC ‘stable but sensitive,’ says Army chief

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has described the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as "stable but sensitive," highlighting ongoing efforts to address tensions between India and China. Speaking on Monday, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held discussions with the Chinese leadership over the matter. When asked about the current status at the LAC, General Dwivedi added, "It is stable but sensitive. There have been a series of meetings. Even the Prime Minister...

November 23, 2024 10:39 PM

COAS Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi felicitates gallantry awardees in Pokhara

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, visited Pokhara today and addressed a large Ex-servicemen Rally of Nepal-domiciled Gorkha Ex-servicemen in the sprawling lawns of PPO Pokhara. Accompanied by his spouse, Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), General Dwivedi interacted with and felicitated gallantry awardees and Veer Naris present at the event. The COAS praised the bravery of the Gorkha soldiers, saluting their courage and ...

September 16, 2024 6:09 PM

Indian Army on path to Aatmanirbharta, says Gen Upendra Dwivedi

General Upendra Dwivedi assumed his role as the new Chief of Army Staff today, expressing his honour in leading the Indian Army and assuring the nation of the force's readiness to face current and future challenges. After inspecting a guard of honour at South Block, General Dwivedi said, "This is a matter of immense pride and honour for me to be assigned the responsibility to lead the Indian Army. The glorious traditions and the legacy of the valour and the sacrifices of our soldiers. On this o...